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S175 GUD

1998 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,473 mi
Last recorded140,473 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 GUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 140,473 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 131,735 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 124,857 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 124,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 113,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 113,952 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 99,308 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
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S175 GUD is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 98,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S175 GUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S175 GUD registered?

S175 GUD is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is S175 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S175 GUD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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